Good model for me?
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From: Morgan Hill CA
Well, heres a pic of my bike! Sorry for the long wait! You may have to click on that blue square thing with the question mark to load it, it should take to to my FB the pic should be right there.
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and mikelikesbikes, yes my dad rides an 08 Softail Deluxe.
So far I really love this bike. Its comfortable as hell! Plenty of torque! And don't have to rev it to 6-7K to get it either! Just twist the throttle in any gear and you've got power, wind or no wind, up hill or down! And passengers don't ruin power. Thats what I love about the big twins.
Its got a nice deep sound to it with those pipes. Overall, its the perfect bike! Took it for a little cruise this morning. I think the taller handle bars will take a little getting used to handling wise, but I've heard these are comfortable for many by keeping then from slouching over.
But wow its quite a machine. The 5 speed is fine, another gear wouldn't hurt, if the tranny ever goes out I'll throw a 6 speed on, but the RPMs are low enough. It has a tach, and I GPSed the speedo is very accurate. I run at about 3K around 70 MPH. And as I accelerate the RPMS don't pick up quick either. A lot nicer than the 4.8K of the Shadow!
But its a beutiful bike, I'm glad I went H-D. Just has a that special feel to it that nothing else has! Its kind of a complete feeling! Don't get me wrong, Jap bikes are nice, and I plan to keep the Shadow and rebuild it and do something radical with it and customize it, but I love having an American bike! H-D is one of few major American companies left.
I'll keep y'all updated how it goes on long rides.
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and mikelikesbikes, yes my dad rides an 08 Softail Deluxe.
So far I really love this bike. Its comfortable as hell! Plenty of torque! And don't have to rev it to 6-7K to get it either! Just twist the throttle in any gear and you've got power, wind or no wind, up hill or down! And passengers don't ruin power. Thats what I love about the big twins.
Its got a nice deep sound to it with those pipes. Overall, its the perfect bike! Took it for a little cruise this morning. I think the taller handle bars will take a little getting used to handling wise, but I've heard these are comfortable for many by keeping then from slouching over.
But wow its quite a machine. The 5 speed is fine, another gear wouldn't hurt, if the tranny ever goes out I'll throw a 6 speed on, but the RPMs are low enough. It has a tach, and I GPSed the speedo is very accurate. I run at about 3K around 70 MPH. And as I accelerate the RPMS don't pick up quick either. A lot nicer than the 4.8K of the Shadow!
But its a beutiful bike, I'm glad I went H-D. Just has a that special feel to it that nothing else has! Its kind of a complete feeling! Don't get me wrong, Jap bikes are nice, and I plan to keep the Shadow and rebuild it and do something radical with it and customize it, but I love having an American bike! H-D is one of few major American companies left.
I'll keep y'all updated how it goes on long rides.
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From: Morgan Hill CA
Yea I really love this bike. Its exactly what I need. Pleanty of power, cruises nice, sounds awesome, etc. The only thing I may do down the road is upgrade to a 6 speed, but for now its fine.
Hopefully I'll keep this bike for a long long time, hopefully forever! I mean with my future in farming and mechanics I'll never have a whole lot of cash to buy another bike, just enough to make a living. I'm gonna take real good care of this bike so it lasts that long!
Hopefully I'll keep this bike for a long long time, hopefully forever! I mean with my future in farming and mechanics I'll never have a whole lot of cash to buy another bike, just enough to make a living. I'm gonna take real good care of this bike so it lasts that long!
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Joined: Apr 2013
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From: Michigan
Congrats on the bike and good luck with your schooling. It sounds like you have great plans for the future and a great bike to get you there. 
..btw, I think its really cool that you and your dad ride together.
..btw, I think its really cool that you and your dad ride together.
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From: PA
I got my 08 dyna street bob with 6500 miles for 7600$. Had nice rims, windshield, extra lighting, bags, a hookup for heated gear...
You can find some awesome deals around if you look.
You can find some awesome deals around if you look.
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Sounds like you did real good. Reading your first post I was thinking a softail would be a good fit you you. If I was younger I'd still be riding a softail. Age has a way of changing your way of thinking. Enjoy your first HD.
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